Diagnostics

  • ABS Lit On Your Dashboard, Here Is What That Means!

    At Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL, we’ve got every answer to your transmission questions and needs, and answers to a lot of things that fall outside of that realm as well. Today, we’re talking about the ABS light - an issue that plagues many modern drivers at some point or another.

  • Diagnosing a Bad Brake Master Cylinder

    mechanic working on brakes

    Your brake master cylinder is an integral part of your brake system. When one fails, some odd symptoms may arise, and it may be difficult to diagnose. Here’s some information to help you decide if yours has gone bad. At Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL we want you to know what to look out for so that you can be safely on the road.

  • Noticing an Emergency on your Dashboard

    At Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.

  • Why do vehicles burn oil?

    car broke down on side of road smoking

    When your car, truck, or SUV is burning oil, it can be frustrating and costly. There are numerous reasons an engine will burn oil - these range from an altogether worn out engine to a simple part replacement. At Race Ready Auto Repair LLC in Port Charlotte, FL we want to keep you informed, here's what you need to know about why your engine might be burning oil.

  • Your Vehicle's Computer Collects MORE Data Than Your SMART PHONE!

    Your car data owned by manufacturers now

    Newer Vehicles Generate as Much As 25GB of Data/Hour according to McKinsey.  Now That is Extremely Interesting!  It is also daunting as we now need to know "what data" right?  You also want to know where it is going if anywhere and who owns the data?  All interesting questions that we never thought about.  Just get in and drive, choose a destination and if a light goes off in the dash you call us here at Race Ready Auto Repair LLC to schedule an appointment.   We want our Port Charlotte drivers to be informed as always and able to make their choices based on having facts.  This is a big change in the automotive-truck service industry and it really has not hit the news at all, so it is up to us to get you up-to-date and informed.  Here are the facts and where you can find more information!